1979 Department of Energy authorization. Volume III. Nuclear energy research. Hearings before the Committee on Science and Technology, U. S. House of Representatives, Ninety-Fifth Congress, Second Session

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On February 2, 1978, Dr. Eric Willis, in an opening statement to consider the 1979 DOE authorization budget on nuclear energy reviewed first the department's overall policy on nuclear energy. He then presented to the Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives, what the Department of Energy sees as priorities in the nuclear area. First, is the radioactive waste issue; then the emphasis is on light water reactor technology. He cites the fact that the budget request is predicated on cancellation of the Clinch rRiver project. It is estimated that $200 million will be required for termination and completion of the system design. Statements from other experts in the nuclear field are included. The topics for the Feb. 7 session included magnetic and laser fusion, advanced reactor concepts, advanced fuel cycle concepts, and nuclear physics. Again, Dr. Willis was the initial speaker. The Feb. 8 session consisted of many testimonies from nuclear science experts and covers all aspects of nuclear energy. (MCW)

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• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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